
THREE PROGRAMS FOR ALL UWA STUDENTS
VENTURE STARTER
Do you have an idea? Something you think could be ... well, something? This is the program for you!
The most successful businesses have a clear idea of the problem they exist to solve. This program is a pathway into the incubator where over 2 weeks, supported by both interns and the best innovators in the business you will rapidly validate your problem statement and the viability, feasibility and desirability of your idea.
Features accelerating growth:
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Up to $5,000 of equity free seed funding available per business
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Expert led workshops
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Business development coaching
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Support from interns to accelerate validation.
Want to chat? Contact us for a consultation by emailing - Venture@guild.uwa.edu.au or drop into venture HQ (upstairs in the Guild Village)
Applications ARE NOW OPEN!!!! - APPLY HERE
VENTURE'S INCUBATOR: For social or environmental impact business
Where personal development and idea development meet to create successful and investable businesses.
Studentpreneurs, this ones for you! Venture's incubator is designed to help student led start up's grow!
Why? Because developing a successful business can be a long bumpy road and we hope to speed up the process by giving you access to the resources and expertise needed to achieve your best and make the road a bit less bumpy.
Venture's Incubator is a co-curricular or WILU program, delivered in a hybrid format (online and in person) over 3 months (May - August). Students engage in expert led workshops and have personal mentors and access to entrepreneurs to grow their student led business. The event will culminate in a pitch night as part of a global competition.
Features accelerating growth:
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Up to $5,000 of equity free seed funding available per business
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Expert led workshops
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Business development coaching
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Personal mentorship
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Part of a global competition
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Support from interns to fill skills gaps, providing additional resources
Want to chat? Contact us for a consultation by emailing - Venture@guild.uwa.edu.au or drop into venture HQ (upstairs in the Guild Village)
Applications ARE NOW OPEN!!! APPLY HERE
START UP INTERNSHIPS
For any student looking to step out of their comfort zone, build capability and really have a hands on internship experience!
During this 8 week internship you will be training with industry experts in your field of interest before being placed with one of our Incubated start ups (in program above) to try out what you know. This pilot program is set to recruit and place students across the below disciplines:
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ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance (best practice)
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Marketing - strategy and implementation for customer growth
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Marketing - content creation
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Tech - no-code
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Research
Express your interest TODAY - APPLY HERE
All Venture programs are supported by UWA Grand Challenges and the UWA Student Guild. Under the guidance of Venture's Associate Director and Entrepreneur in Residence Josh Van Ross.
We believe that every UWA Students journey is different and we pride ourselves on our personalised approach! ALL ideas matter and entrepreneur or intrapreneur we will work with you to help you future proof your career.
What is a social impact initiative? Any enterprise which has a positive impact on a community. So yes - even businesses such as Canva, or Afterpay could fall under this criteria.